Field Manual for the Archaeology of Ritual, Religion, and Magic

This tool brings together specific objects, materials, and features indicating ritual, religious, or magical belief used by people around the world and through time, aiding archaeologists in identifying evidence of belief-related behaviors and understanding how those behaviors may also be seen through less obvious evidential lines. It also provides instruction and templates for recording, typologizing, classifying, and analyzing ritual or magico-religious material culture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2022
Publisher: Berghahn Books

Archaeologists can better understand the beliefs and practices of ancient societies by using a comprehensive tool that brings together specific objects, materials, and features indicating ritual, religious, or magical belief. This tool helps archaeologists identify evidence of belief-related behaviors and broaden their understanding of how these behaviors may also be seen through less obvious evidential lines. The tool also provides instruction and templates for recording, typologizing, classifying, and analyzing ritual or magico-religious material culture, which guide researchers in the survey, collection, and cataloging processes.

The bulleted formatting and topical range of this work make it highly accessible, while also providing an incredible wealth of information in a single volume. By using this tool, archaeologists can gain a deeper understanding of the beliefs and practices of ancient societies and contribute to our knowledge of human history and culture.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800735033